EDWARD GUTENKUNST

Edward Gutenkunst

Ed. Gutenkunst with Melvin Gerluch, Linda Burgdorf, Alvina Bruns

DEATH CLAIMS KIEL'S MAYOR, E. GUTENKUNST
Heart Attack Suffered a Week Ago Proves Fatal; Was 64 Years Old
A heart attack suffered a week ago proved fatal early today in 
Edward Gutenkunst, mayor of the city of Kiel for the past three
and one-half years. Mayor Gutenkunst, who was 64, died at his 
home, 412 South 5th street, Kiel, at 5:30 a.m. today.
The retired druggist, who had been a leading figure in the
political life of Kiel since coming there in 1902, was drafted
as a candidate in 1939 and won handily. He was unopposed for
re-election in April 1941 and his present term would have expired
next April.
Well Known Public Figure
From 1902 to 1922 he operated a drugstore on Fremont street in
Kiel and served as manager of the Kiel branch of the Wisconsin
Telephone company during that time, handling that business from 
the rear of his store. He served six years as village trustee; 
was treasurer of the school board when preparations were made to
build the new high school; was trustee of the light plant when
the new plant was erected; served as president of the Chamber of
Commerce in 1935; was justice of the peace for ten years; was a
member of the Park board; and has been a director of the Citizens
State Bank of Kiel since it was organized about 28 years ago.
Arrangements for the funeral have not het been completed but the
body was removed to the C.J. Meiselwitz funeral home. It is expected
that there will be short services in Kiel and that the body will 
then be taken to Milwaukee where services will also be held and
where interment will be made.
Born in Milwaukee
Mr. Gutenkunst was born in Milwaukee on June 12, 1878, the son of
the late Jacob and Justine Gutenkunst. He received his schooling in
Milwaukee and after completing high school studied pharmacy under a
tutor. He then worked in a Milwaukee drug store for nine years, coming
to Kiel in 1902 and purchasing the Peter Kaebel drug store. In 1922
he sold out to Stewart Lindsay and retired to private life.
He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
On June 9, 1903 he married Miss Sigrid Akerhielm of Chicago at
Chicago.
Surviving are the widow; two sisters, Mrs. Emily Dishneau and Mrs.
Jennie Bartlog of Milwaukee; and a newphew, Edward Bartlog Jr., of
Milwaukee.
(No newspaper named, Oct. 14 - 1942 handwritten on obituary)
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Burial Will Take Place in Milwaukee
Business Firms to Shut Doors During Hours of 10:30 to 12 Noon Saturday
This city was shocked to hear of the unexpected death of Mayor Edward C.
Gutenkunst, who passed away at his home at 5:30 Wednesday morning after
a week's illness.
Mr. Gutenkunst was born June 12, 1878 in Milwaukee, the son of Jacob
and Justine Gutenkunst. In 1902 he came to Kiel and purchased the Peter
Kabel drug store, which he owned until 1922, when he sold his business
to Stewart Lindsay and retired. He was also manager of the Wisconsin
Telephone Company during that time.
On June 9, 1903 he was united in marriage with Miss Sigrid Akerhielm
in Chicago.
He is survived by his wife; two sisters, Mrs. A. Dishneau and Mrs.
Jennie Bartlog of Milwaukee; and a nephew, Edward Bartlog, Jr. His
father, mother and a brother Alex preceded him in death.
Mr. Gutenkunst was elected mayor of Kiel three and one-half years ago;
he has been a director of the Citizens State Bank of Kiel since January,
1923, and was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 o'clock Saturday morning at the
Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The body will then be taken to Milwaukee for 
burial in the Forest Home cemetery. The body may be viewed from Friday
noon until the time of the funeral.
(No newspaper named, Oct. 14 - 1942 handwritten on obituary)